A sole proprietorship is a type of unregistered business entity that is owned, managed and controlled by one person. Sole proprietorship is the most common type of business in India and it is used by most micro and small businesses operating in the unorganised sectors. When a business is owned by one person, it is a sole proprietorship firm. It is the simplest form under which a company can operate. This business does not have any separate identity under the law. It can also be operated under the name of its proprietor. It provides maximum privacy to its owners and has an easy establishment and operational process.